"Why, what is the matter ?" As he did not answer, she knelt by his side and put her hand on his lean shoulder.

"Tell me what has happened." Again the celestial fragrance overspread his senses.

He checked his sobs and wiped his eyes with the back of his grubby hand.

"Aw didn't win," he moaned.
"Poor little chap," she said comfortingly.

"Did you want to win so very much ?" He got up and stared at her.